Travel back to ancient China with The J's Youth Theater production of Disney's Mulan Jr. live on stage. Based on the story of Fa Mulan, and subsequent 1998 Disney film, Mulan Jr. is a musical journey to ancient China where the Huns have invaded, and it is up to the misfit Mulan and her mischievous dragon sidekick, Mushu, to save the Emperor. Mulan takes up arms and disguises herself as a boy in order to spare her father from having to serve in the army. As the great battle approaches, Mulan must choose between revealing her true identity or save all of China.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children.
Shows are Wednesday, Dec. 13 and Thursday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
More information: jccstl.com
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